General Information Altitude : 2,050m Best Time: May To October. Location: Himachal Pradesh Activities : Rafting, Skiing, Paragliding

Manali Hill Station situated in the kullu valley, Manali has spectacular views of snowcapped peaks and wooded slopes. Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is the mythological character who is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. He then came to Manali and recreated human life. Manali, with its mountaineering institute, is a popular base for trekking and mountaineering in summer and skiing in winter. Tour to manali make visitors a feeling of peace and calm.

Location :
40-kms From Kullu, Himachal Pradesh India

Tourist Attraction Manali Hill Station :
Vashisth Hot Sulphur Spring : Famous for the sweeping valley views and sulphurous hot-water springs, the large settlement of Vashisht, formerly known as Bashist
Nehru Kund : It is a spring of clear, cold water, named after the late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and is 6-km from Manali on Keylong road.
Hadimba Temple : Hadimba or Dhungiri temple in Manali is one of the most important temples in the region. This four-story wooden temple is located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar.

Best Time :
April To June & September To October

Nearby Toursit Destination :
Jagatsukh (6 km),Arjun Gufa (5 km),Beas Kund(50 km),Kothi(12 km),Rahalla Falls(16 km)

Visiting Manali :

By Air
The nearest airport to Manali is that of Bhuntar, which is 52-km from Manali. From Bhuntar one can take a taxi or a bus to Manali.
By Rail
The nearest railhead is that of Joginder Nagar and this narrow gauze railway station is 95-km from Kullu. The scenic beauty of Kullu while going to Manali can best be enjoyed on a bus or a taxi. It is better to take a taxi, which one can stop and enjoy the nature at will.
By Road
The road to Manali passes through the picturesque valley of Kullu. The motorable roads to Manali connect the town with other major tourist places in Himachal as well as in the nearby states. At the Manali bus stand there are two booths, which do computerised reservation for buses. The reservations can be made one month in advance. Both private and state government buses are in service over here.

Accomodation :

There are dozens of places to stay in Manali, including Hotel Tourist, Jhon Banon'n Guesthouse, Sunshine Guest House, Sunshine Guest House, Hotel Highlands, Pinewood Hotel, Hotel Chetna, Beas Hotel and Hotel Rohtang Manalsu. HPTDC runs several places and bookings can be made at the HTPDC Marketing Office on the Mall.